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The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

DESTRUCTION OF EXTENSIVE CorroN SEED OIL
AND FERrILizER MILLs.-Raleigh, March 27.-
Early this morning the extensive cotton seed oil
aud fertilizer mills here, which were tho finest
South save those at Columbia, 8. c., were
burned. The FIRE is reported to have broken
out in the engine-room, and thence spread like
Q fash to both oil mills, the oil storage ware
houses and the seed storage sheds. The build
ings were both Of brick and covered half o
block. The water supply was meagre. The
fire was very fierce, though there was almost
no wind. and in two hours the mills were in
ruins. Only one warehouse was saved. with
q large quantity Of fertilizers. The Rich ond
and Dauville depot and warehouses near by
were on fire, but were saved.
The new oil mill was built last year. It's
capacity was tweniy-four hundred gallons daily,
while the capacity of the fertilizer mill was
scventy-fve tons daily. Last autumn the mills
were required by the Cotton Seed Oil Trust,
which operated them day aud night, to their
full capacity. The loss is $50, 900 and the in
surancc is $1,000.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01
A Very Cold Wave.

Very Cola Wave.
Last Sunday and Monday We had chilling
rain, which cleared Of very cold Monday AFTER
noon, with piercing Northwest wind blow
ing. On Tuesday morning the ground was
frozen and thick ice covered all exposed
standing water. The weather has continued
cold since then, with heavy frosts in low places.
It is feared that the cold has seriously injured
tho wheat and oat crops. Up to Tuesday even
ing peaches were not entirely killed, but the
weather continued SO cold, that, upon examin-
ing . large orchard on Thursday, not o peach
was found alive. The plum and pear trees
were getting into full bloom, and IL Is now
feared that these fruits have also been killed.
Apples, generally, are not SO forward, and II
We have no more severe freezes. IL Is hoped that
this crop has escaped serious injury and will
be fair one. Farm work Is backward, and
the severe weather keeps everything at stand
still.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

LAUREss To HAVE STEAM FIRE ESaISK--
Laureus, March 26.-The Town Council has
just closed trade with the Silsby Manufac-
ing Company for one Of their excellent FIRE en-
gines and handsome hose carriage. The
Council have the hearty appreciation Of every
citizen in the place for the action they have
taken in this matter. Several efforts In tho
same direction have been made before, but for
some reason or other nothing has ever como OF
it. Laurens has many times felt the neod Of
fire apparatus. The hook and ladder truck
will be turned over to the negroes.-Col. Reg
isetr.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

SAVE RoBBERs IN GEoRoIA.-Macon, March
27-Much excitement has recently been caused
by numerous burglarles in this State. About
dozen safes have been robbed In as many diff
ferent towns during the last two weeks. On
Friday night Townsville was visited. Next
morning two suspected men took the train for
Albany, but were pursued and intercepted at
Baconton, where Sheriff Hurst aud o Deputy
attempted 10 arrest them. They instantly
drew pistols and commenced firing. Hurst
was struck in the breast and severely wounded.
The men escaped to the woods, but will proba-
bly, be captured. They are well dressed per-
sons Of good address, and thought to be from
New York.
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JouS II. NEELr TRIED AND AcauIrrkp.-
Chester. March 26.-John Harvey Nicely was
placed on trial in the Court of General Sesbio ms
yesterday morning, upon the charge Of COM nit
ing an assault OF high and aggra yatei nature
upon the four-year-old child Of George b.
Moseley. Solicitor Mcdonald, assisted b1 A.
y. Brice, represented the State, and ]. X.
Henry and w. A. Sanders the defendant. The o
trial occupied the whole day. Most of thd tes-
timony was unit for publication. About nine
about On hour and a-half afterwards. returned
veriiot Of n Of guilty Col. Reaisker.
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Personal Mention.


DIR. ]. t. Hill has accepted the position Of
House Physician and Surgeon in the city Hos
pital.. of Charleston and has gone down to COM
mence his work. His numerous friends in
Union wish him abundant success.
Mrs. F. NJ. Farr and Miss sallie Rainey
have returned home from Yorkville, wherc they
have been on o visit.
Messrs. T. A. Rice and Geo. C. Perrin were
in town last week.
Miss Mamie Townsend, Who has been stu
dent nt the WILLIAMSON Femsle College for
sometime past has returned home on account
Of the failure Of her eyes, which have become
somewhat affected by close application to her
studies. We hope she may soon be oompletely y
restored and able TO resume her studies.
Miss Matte Hill, Of Fish Dam has been
visiting relatives here during the last week.
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A PoLrrIcAL MrLLESfuN.-Topeka Kan,
March 2T.-Stockton, the County seat Of
Rocks County, thrifty, wide awake city Of
the second class, is carving its way to national
fame By the novel manner in which It is treat
ing the new municipal suffrage law. The men
have agreed to give the women chance to
make q supreme test Of their ability to deal
with public aff .irs, and in order TO do this
hsvo siepred aside and will simply watch tho
result of the trial. The entire city ticket
Mayor, Councilmep, eto.-is composed ofladies.
who were unanimously nominated to the posi-
,tions. Stockton is on tho South Fork Of Solo
men River, and has lately voted to build water
works. The handling Of this important matter
will Belief to the women, who will have to let
out all contracts, sec that contractors perform
the work properly. pay of the men and super
wise things generally. Tho city is on the CEN
trail branch Of . Missouri Pacific line that is
likely to be extended this year, and they will
have an opportunity to grapple with the rail-
road question among other things. In short
the municipal COVE nment is to be handed en-
tirely over to lidie,, and the whole nation will
watch with eager interest the result Of the ex-
pertinent that without parallel in tho history
Of modern timSs.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

WHAT UNCLE SAM' Has TO SAY.-That
Calisaya Tonic is just what it purports to be,
tonic, medicinal preparation Of real merit,
aud not compound Of impure and adulterated
distilled spirits aIifully disguised as Bitters,
which poison tho blood AMI lead to the forma-
tion Of an appetite for strong drink, the follow
ing decision Of the Commissioner of Internal
Revenue will show:
TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF INTERNAL REVENUE,
Washington, Jan. 25th, 1858.
Messrs. Westmorcland Bros, GreenvilIe, 8.
C.-Gentlemeu: Your formula for making
your 'Calisaya Tonic certified to under loath
on the 22d Instant, has been examined.
My decision is that, for purposes Of taxation
under the Internal Revenue laws, this TbnIc
80 made, may be classed as q proprietary
medicinal tonic, subject to stamp tax, and that
sales thereof will be subject to the provis lions
Of Section 32i3, U. S. Revised Statutes.
Respectfully,
GREEN B. BAUM, Commissioners.
Sold by nll druggists at Sl.OO per bottle.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

DoN'T ExPgnIHEST.-You cannot afford TO
waste time in experimenting when your lungs
are in danger. Consumption always seems, at
first, only cold. Do not permit any dealer to
impose upon you with some cheap imitation of
DR.. Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, but be sure you get the
genuine. Because he can make more profit he
may tell you he has something just as good, or
just the same. Don't DO deceived, but insist
upon getting DR.. Kings New Discovery, which
is guaranteed to give relief iu all Throat, Lung
and Chest affections. Trial bottles free at J.
W. Posey's Drug Store.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

SAD Lows AFFA1R.-Canton, O., March 28.-
highly sensational love affair has just culni-
mated at Minerva, near here, where the father,
mother, and daughter, named Morledge. be-
came violently insane. About Q year ago
Charles Boerner, o bank clerk at Minerva, be-
came engaged to the daughter Lille, but after
ward he broke the engagement. He left there
and took up his residence elsewhere. for the
reassn, he says, that he was compelled to re-
tire early and DO ut his meals regularly.
Since he has seen tho effect Of the breaking OF
he is willing to marry the young lady if it will
mend matters.
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FIRE AT HIoKoRY.-Raleigh, March 29.-A
special from Hickory states that FIRE broke out
in the German Reformed Church, and in q few
minutes another fro was found In the mayor Q
office. The first FIRE burned the church
and its contents. There was no in.
surance. The second fire burned row of
wooden buildings. The loss is about $40 900.
The heaviest losers are Link, McComb & Co.,
general merchants, whose loss is $1,000, aud
M. L. Cline, owner Of the store, $4,000.
There is not o cent of insurance on any ofthe
burned property. There is much talk Of in
oendiarism, and the people are excited.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

a BIO SALE OF CoTroN.-Galveston, March
lo.-lhe largest single transaction in spot cot
ton IN the history Of the trade of Texas, IL not
OF the entire South, occurred here this after
noon business hours. The sale was for q 6no
bales by Willis & Bro. to Kaufmsnn A Rnnee
ior export. The total spot sales in this mar
ket Today aggregate S.118 bales, representing
over 100000. The total stock Of Galyeston
to-day 10 81 ,666, but tho above heavy purchase
mas reduced the amount Of cotton remaining
ior SAFE In hrst hands to about 900 bales which
- ,s,. ,ess .nsn the stocisin any previous year At
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

TIDAL WAVE IN NORTH CARoLINA.-Ralegh,
March 26.-News was received here ts-day of
tidal wave on Albemarle Sound and Edentou
Day, which caused the tide to rise several feet.
At Avocs immense shad seines were washed
ashore and 50 covered In saud that it required
the entire day TO dig them out. Boats were
drifted and the tidal wave caused considerable
damage. 10 Edenton streets near the water
were partially submerged. As yet nothing
has been heard from the fisheries nearer the
coast.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

h6- Mr.. C. A. Calvo, Jr., Of the Columbia
Register, has just had put up in his Office q new
optimus press and folder, which We should
very much like to see in operation. We are
sincerely glad to hear such evidences of the
prosperity Of the Register and its very worthy
and enterprising proprietor. Both are emf
nently worthy the confidence and support of
the people Of the State.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

No Sros OF SwEETNEss. Is o young
man in the parlor who wishes to see you, miss
remarked the hall door attendent at o down
town residence. Did he bring anything with
him-any box or paroel?' Only cane miss
Did his coat. tail rattle when he walked, as IL
there were package of candy in the pocketT
Nothing Of the sort miss Then tell him
I've gone 10 visit sick friend and won't bc
home for q week, replied the fair girl, falling
back into . horizontal position and rcsuming
her perusal Of Truth Stranger than Fiction, or,
The Liar Unmasked.'
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

- We are sincerely glad to state that the
Union Division Of the 8. & D. Of T., continues
to prosper. 1t now has eighty members, and
more asking to be admitted. Among its mem.
bersbip are some Of eur most talented and pop
ular young men, whose influence in this com.
munity for the cause Of temperance and the
moral elevation all classes Of our citizens will
be sensibly felt, If directed with onorgy and
discretion.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

SAVED HIS LrTE.-Mr. D. 1. wilcoxson, of
Horse Cave, KY, says he was, for many years,
badly afflicted with Phthisic, also Diabetes.
The pains were almost uusndurablo and would
sometimes almost throw him into conyulsions. a.
lie tried Electric Bitters and got relief from
hrst bottle and after taking six bottles, was en-
tirely cured, and had gained in flesh eighteen
pounds. Says he believes he would have died :.
had II not been for the relief afforded by
Electric Bitters. Sold at 80 cents . bottle
by J. w. Posey
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

AWFUL CHINESE TRAoEDY.-San Francisco,
March 2+.--The Steamer Belgio, which arrived
to-day from China and Japan, Drought news of
miles Northeast Of Hongebow Over three
hundred tramps appeared in the village, and
the inhabitants, greatly irritated by their pres
ence, inveigled the whole body Of tramps into
the temple, and during the night set 6re to
tho ediice Only forty of the tramps escaped
from the burning building, the remainder being
burned TO death.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

=, lAs ABBEyILLE CounTKRrRirEns Abbev,,,s
march lS.-Yesterdsy near Cokesbury 4 dan,
MY on'ted States marshal arrested Ado,nhp.
ADAMS a. and James McGrser In connection Win
,ne counterfeit money business. Adam, In a
r Wonrn 20 - tue mems man who was arrested here and
found on the person Of MeGreer similar 70 az
one Adams had in his possession when srrs ga
These Two prisoners were carried 70 (lresny; iis
on this evenings train.
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r@- Tho last report Of the condition Of MI.
John B. Jones, who was shot last Saturday by
Col. George Johnstons, at Newberry, gives some
hope Of his recovery. The ball has been ex-
tracted, but he is in . critical state. Col.
Johnstone was out and attending to business
the day after the difficulty
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DESERVING OF CREDIr.-Grocer: so you
haven't drank anything for o month, Uncle
Rnstus?
Uncle Rastus: NO, sab, not er drap.'
Grocer; You deserve credit, Uncle Rastus.'
Uncle Rastus Yes, sab. Cud yo' trus' mo
to er ham till d,y srter to morrer at qua'ter
pass foh
Grocer: mo, never give credit.
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n@- We are promised another lecture on
temperance from E. Carswell. In answer to
An invitation to giveA second lecture in Union,
ne says he will be here next Tuesday week the
18th.
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Death OF Two BnoTHERs IN YonK.- York
Vile, March 25.-Dr. Hugh G. jackson, q prom
inent physician Of this place, died this after
noon after short illness. His brother. Col.
Andrew Jackson, who served in the Confei-
crate army, died also at his home eight miles
from town, at o'clock this morning.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

b6r The Episcopal Rectorage and lot op
posite the church, can be bought at areasonable
price. The lot is large one. with good as
sortment Of fruit trees on il, and the house
could be made very comfortable at trihing
outlay Of money.
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had given myself up rs lost because OF in
heri'ed scrofula. Tried everything for purify
ing the blood without benefit until 1 used
Parkers Tonic, and eau truthfully say that it
has cured me. 1 still use 1t for its splendid
effect on my general health.
Ii. K. LrHp, Chicago.
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EaS- destructive fire in the woods on the
Columbia road about 10 miles below wiunsboro,
last Thutsday aud Friday burned number Of
large barns and out-houses.
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DESTRUCTION OF SOUTHERN CorroN MILL.
columbus, Co., March 29.-The West Point
Cotton Mills, six miles below West Point, Ca,
were burned this morning. The Capital stock
Of the Mills Was 100000. They worked two
hun dred and fifty looms aud sixty three
spindles on cotton goods. The loss is total.
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A Card.

desire to return the sincere thanks Of my
SELF and family to the people Of Union for the
help given me at the burning Of my residence
last week, and also for their kindness in offer
ing shelter to myself and family.
g. NJ RICE Sr
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n@- Through . private letter from q lady
living at Blacks station, we nre Informed that
Q terrible storm Of wind, hail and rain visited
that town last Monday. II did no damage
but it did considerable in the way of frightep-
ng the citizens badly.
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RUSSIA PREPARING FOR WAR.-St. Petersburg
March 26.-Eighty-seven torpedo vessels be-
longing to the Baltic feet of the Russian navy
have been ordered to be placed in state Of con-
slant readiness for services. Crews have been
ordered forthwith for forty-fve of these YES
sells.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

Cely Fros. sold fifty bales Of their Allen
long staple cotton in New York at l3 cents a
6aie.-GreenpiHe Neps.
If that is the price the Allen long staple
sells at' we advise our farmers not to risk IT,
$3.50 for so bales Of cotton, in New York,
don't prove that the cultivation of long staple
cotton is rofitable in the upper counties, by a
long shot. 1t would hardly pay to steal il.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

Thousands Of people ouffer with back ache,
not knowing that in most cases, it is q symptom
Of diseased kidneys and liver, which plasters
and lotions cannot heal. The best and safest
remedy is DR.. ]. II. McLean's Liver and Kidney
Balm. S1.00 per bottle.
The weekly Union times. [volume] (Union C.H., South Carolina) 1871-1894, 1887-04-01

e6- The ehsngeasle weather has given two
thirds Of our people bad colds. Almost every
man you meet accosts you with sneeze and .
----v>Srr---< -ws<s--------s--.>.1-< 1-<-r.-
cts you would find bottle of-cough mixture,
Of courss-in most Of them,
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Her features are not regular. yet what an
attractive face she has" It is her beautiful
hair. Once 1t was thin, grayish and fading.
fcw bottles Of Parkers Hair Bslsam wrought
the transformation. Il will do as much for
anybody.
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p% Chimney Of Mrs. Dawkins residence
caught fire about o'clock Sunday evening, and
created considerable excitement, but fortunate.
ly did no domage.
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Quarterly Conference.

Quarterly Conference
The first quarterly Conference will be held
in the Methodist Church next Sunday. The
preparatory services will commence on Saturday
morning. Rev.-Herbert, P. Il. will preach.
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The timber on 2,l78 acres Of land Of the
estate Of J. G. W. DuRant, distant about ten
miles from Sumter, on the line of the Central
railroad, was sold one day Of last week for So
600.
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R0s- The progressive and cautious Town
Council Of Laurens have purchased q steam
fire engine. That looks rs if the good ole
town Of Laurens wly booming.
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When nature falters and requires help, re-
cruit her enfeebled energies with DR.. J. II
McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood
purifier. S1.O0 per bottle.
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p3- Benz. F. Huger, postmaster ut Charles
ton, died in that city last Friday, after q long
and painful illness.
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Rev.-Herbert, p. E., Of the Methods
Church, will preach at the Union Meeting il
the Presbyterian church next Sunday evening
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Sick headache, wind on the stomach, bilious
Ad HGsd By Df. N. Gis sfSsF fasd fsaSsd
Kidney Pilleis. 25o. vial.
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A RoBBERI At Taor.-McCormick, March
28.--The storehouse ofA. T. Robinson, Of Troy
In Abbeyille County, was broken into last night.
Losses light. 50 far a. asosrtainsd.
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numbers OF sbad have been caught in Black
river, near Kingstree, during the last week.
Inc run up Lynch's river Is very large, and
great n9mbers have been caught.
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EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL FLAGS.

White Flag, indicates fair or, clear weather.
Orange Flag, indicates local rains.
Blue Flag. indicates general rains.
Bla OK triangle Flag, refers to temperature
Whenplaced above either tho white, oran &c or
blue flag, indicates rising temperature; when
placed below those hags, falling temperature
and when abseut nom the pole, stationary
temperature.
White flag with black square in centre indi-
Gates decidedly colder weather, and is generally
issued "a hours in advance Of the expected fsl.
Of temperature, aud is not given unless the .fal
isexpected 10 reach 45o or below
THE CHURCH IF THE NATlvlTY-HOLY
WREK-ORD OF SERVICES.
Moadsy-Moruing Prayer aud Lecture, IL
A. NJ.
Tuesdsy-Evening Prayer and Lecture, 6
p. N.
MISUNDERSTANDING Prayer, Litany and
Lecture, IL A. NJ.
Thursday-Evening Prayer and Lecture, 6
p. VI.
Friday-Morniug Prayer, Litany and Lecture,
IL A. NJ.
Saturday Morning Prayer aud Lecture, IL
A. NJ.
We would be glad to have these services pre-
psri,ory for Easter, attended by all.
MoNEELf DUBOSE, REcroR.
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THE CHURCH GF THE NATlyITY-HOL
WREK-ORD. r. OF SERVICES

r@- DeHaven's big tent show promises 10
give the most fun for tho least money. Go and
see it.
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In writing to Mr.. Arthur, the Factor says:
have not charged commissions, warehouse
charges or auction fees. III hal Il would not
have paid the fr eight.
Mr.. Arthur has come to the conclusion that
there is more profit in "killing tins atl some
hing else than raising tobacco. He intends
having the eleven postage stamps handsomely
framed with tobacco stalks